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SP55 ELC

2005 Kawasaki ZR1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

10,058 mi
Last recorded10,058 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZR100012,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ELC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 10,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 9,625 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 9,555 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 9,555 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 9,053 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 8,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 8,619 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 8,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 7,348 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust fitted (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 5,324 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 3,037 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 3,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 2,675 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 2,319 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR1000?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp aim too high 4
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SP55 ELC is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP55 ELC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP55 ELC registered?

SP55 ELC is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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The MOT history for SP55 ELC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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